ROOPKUND TREK (8D 7N)

ROOPKUND TREK – 8 DAYS

Overview

• Trek Name: Roopkund Trek

• Duration: 8 Days

• Highest Altitude: ~15,500 ft (Roopkund Lake)

• Starting Point: Dehradun / Kathgodam

• Trail Start: Lohajung

• Region: Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

• Trail Type: Out & Back

Short Description

The Roopkund Trek is one of the most iconic Himalayan treks. Known for its mysterious Skeleton Lake, the trail takes you from lush forests and scenic villages to spectacular high-altitude landscapes and alpine meadows. The final destination is the glacier-fed Roopkund Lake at around 15,500 ft, surrounded by dramatic snow-covered peaks — making it a truly unforgettable adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun / Kathgodam → Lohajung (Drive)
Day 2: Lohajung → Didna Village → Ali Bugyal
Day 3: Ali Bugyal → Bedni Bugyal
Day 4: Bedni Bugyal → Bhagwabasa
Day 5: Bhagwabasa → Roopkund Lake (15,500 ft) → Back to Bhagwabasa
Day 6: Bhagwabasa → Ghora Lotani
Day 7: Ghora Lotani → Didna → Lohajung → Drive back
Day 8: Departure from Dehradun / Kathgodam

(Exact distances & timings may vary by group pace and weather.)

Inclusions

✔ Accommodation during trek (guesthouses / tents)
✔ Meals throughout trek days (Veg + Eggs)
✔ Professional Trek Leader, Guide, Cook & Support Staff
✔ Porters / Mules for shared equipment
✔ First Aid Medical Kit and Oxygen Cylinder
✔ Trek essentials (Tents, Utensils, Kitchen shelter)
✔ Required permits & entry fees
✔ Trek Completion Certificate

Exclusions

✘ Personal expenses
✘ Insurance
✘ Food outside of trek days
✘ Emergency evacuation charges
✘ Porters/Mules for personal luggage
✘ Anything not included above

Route & Landscape

• Begins at Lohajung in the rustic Garhwal region

• Passes through high alpine meadows like Ali Bugyal & Bedni Bugyal

• Forests, rivers, scenic ridges & wide mountain views

• Final highlight: Roopkund Lake, surrounded by towering Himalayan summits

Best Season

🌤 May – June (Pre-Monsoon / Summer)
🍂 September – October (Post-Monsoon / Autumn)
Best weather, clear views and stable conditions.

Fitness & Suitability

💪 Moderate to Strenuous Trek
Suitable for trekkers with good physical fitness and previous trekking experience. Proper acclimatization required for high altitude.

Quick Facts

• Altitude at Roopkund Lake: ~15,500 ft

• Trail Start: Lohajung

• Total Trek Duration: 8 Days

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to Strenuous

• Best Time to Trek: May–June & Sept–Oct